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2016: the year truth died
2016 showed the Net can be used for the deliberate dissemination of falsehoods. https://t.co/bhqGq57xuU — scroll.in (@scroll_in) December 21, 2016 he year 2016 demonstrated that the internet and social media could be used as effectively for the deliberate dissemination of falsehoods and vicious propaganda as they had been five years previously in bringing atrocities committed…
Doing new things motivates us and helps us learn
Novelty tends to increase levels of dopamine in the brain, which is part of the brain’s “reward center”. Dopamine’s role centers around motivating us to go looking for rewards, and novelty increases that urge. Novelty has also been shown to improve memory and increase the possibilities for learningby making our brains more malleable. Daniel H….
Diplomat lands in NZ to face court
Malaysian diplomat lands in NZ to face court http://t.co/SU2vI3tCQt — Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) October 24, 2014 News media at Kuala Lumpur International Airport told Stuff that Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail went through a “special entrance” onto his flight. Rizalman was arrested on May 10, and charged by Wellington police with burglary and assault with intent…
Harrowing stories of Australia’s detainees
In November Jamal expressed serious concerns to the detention centre staff. Minutes from a daily meeting at the centre said: “[Redacted] reported Iranian men (Oscar 4) had sexual intentions towards him. He stated there is a lot of talk within the compound about sexual activity. He stated he overheard them saying, ‘You are on our…

Self defense classes are useless
https://collegian.com/2016/12/tougaw-self-defense-classes-are-useless-and-are-more-likely-to-get-you-hurt-than-help-in-any-way/ Which scenario do you think is more likely? According to the U.S. department of Justice, only 25% of sexual assaults happen by a stranger, which means if you’re scared of being sexually assaulted, its way more likely going to be while you’re drunk at your friend’s house. Given the information above about reflexes and…

Canada’s first female prime minister labels Trump a ‘sexual predator’
By Simon Fraser University – University Communications – https://www.flickr.com/photos/sfupamr/14152885779, CC BY 2.0, Link Canada’s first female prime minister labels Trump a ‘sexual predator’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/12/kim-campbell-canada-ex-prime-minister-trump-sexual-predator A Canadian politician who made history as the country’s first female prime minister has publicly voiced her concerns about Donald Trump, branding the Republican presidential nominee as a sexual predator who…